34 Surprising Celebrities Who Have Received Honors From the Royal Family

  • <p>Prince William presented M.I.A. with an MBE for services to music.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TmT9Fn03r/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:See the original post on Instagram" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">See the original post on Instagram</a></p>
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    1) M.I.A.

    Prince William presented M.I.A. with an MBE for services to music.

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  • <p>In June 2019, Ralph Lauren became the first-ever American fashion designer to receive an honorary knighthood. Prince Charles presented Lauren with his KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in a private ceremony.</p>
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    2) Ralph Lauren

    In June 2019, Ralph Lauren became the first-ever American fashion designer to receive an honorary knighthood. Prince Charles presented Lauren with his KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in a private ceremony.

  • <p>The actor, AKA the beloved<a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a22139335/downton-abbey-movie-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"> Mr. Carson in <em>Downton Abbey</em></a>, received an OBE from Prince Charles in March 2019. His wife Imelda Staunton was present at the special ceremony—the actress is best known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in <em>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</em>.</p>
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    3) Jim Carter

    The actor, AKA the beloved Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey, received an OBE from Prince Charles in March 2019. His wife Imelda Staunton was present at the special ceremony—the actress is best known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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  • <p>The supermodel became an official Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in March 2019.</p>
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    4) Twiggy

    The supermodel became an official Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in March 2019.

  • <p>Prince Charles appointed Knightley an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in December 2018.</p>
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    5) Kiera Knightley

    Prince Charles appointed Knightley an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in December 2018.

  • <p>Thompson was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Prince William in November 2018.</p>
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    6) Emma Thompson

    Thompson was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Prince William in November 2018.

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  • <p>Prince Charles appointed Adele a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music back in 2013.</p>
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    7) Adele

    Prince Charles appointed Adele a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music back in 2013.

  • <p>In 2016, Queen Elizabeth appointed Redmayne an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).</p>
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    8) Eddie Redmayne

    In 2016, Queen Elizabeth appointed Redmayne an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

  • <p>Cumberbatch received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from Queen Elizabeth for services to the performing arts and to charity in 2015.</p>
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    9) Benedict Cumberbatch

    Cumberbatch received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from Queen Elizabeth for services to the performing arts and to charity in 2015.

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  • <p>Prince Charles appointed McGregor an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity in 2013.</p>
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    10) Ewan McGregor

    Prince Charles appointed McGregor an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity in 2013.

  • <p>Winslet was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama in 2012.</p>
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    11) Kate Winslet

    Winslet was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama in 2012.

  • <p>Prince Charles appointed Zeta Jones a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) back in 2010.</p>
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    12) Catherine Zeta-Jones

    Prince Charles appointed Zeta Jones a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) back in 2010.

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Harris an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017.</p>
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    13) Naomie Harris

    Queen Elizabeth appointed Harris an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017.

  • <p>Carter was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth in 2012 for her services to drama. </p>
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    14) Helena Bonham Carter

    Carter was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth in 2012 for her services to drama.

  • <p>Taylor receiving the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth in 2000.</p>
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    15) Elizabeth Taylor

    Taylor receiving the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth in 2000.

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  • <p>In 2005, Queen Elizabeth invested Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour. (Back in 1988, she made Dench an honorary dame).</p>
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    16) Judi Dench

    In 2005, Queen Elizabeth invested Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour. (Back in 1988, she made Dench an honorary dame).

  • <p>Oyelowo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016.</p>
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    17) David Oyelowo

    Oyelowo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016.

  • <p>Prince Charles appointed Mirren an honorary dame in 2003.</p>
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    18) Helen Mirren

    Prince Charles appointed Mirren an honorary dame in 2003.

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  • <p>Prince William appointed Rowling a Companion of Honour for literature and philanthropy in 2017.</p>
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    19) JK Rowling

    Prince William appointed Rowling a Companion of Honour for literature and philanthropy in 2017.

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Beckham an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. (Victoria would receive the same honor years later in 2016).</p>
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    20) David Beckham

    Queen Elizabeth appointed Beckham an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. (Victoria would receive the same honor years later in 2016).

  • <p>Hopkins was received a CBE in 1987 (pictured here), before being knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1993.</p>
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    21) Anthony Hopkins

    Hopkins was received a CBE in 1987 (pictured here), before being knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1993.

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  • <p>Queen Elizabeth honored Caine with a knighthood in 2000.</p>
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    22) Michael Caine

    Queen Elizabeth honored Caine with a knighthood in 2000.

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth presented Bill Gates with an honorary knighthood in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries in 2005.</p>
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    23) Bill Gates

    Queen Elizabeth presented Bill Gates with an honorary knighthood in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries in 2005.

  • <p>Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney would go on to receive knighthoods, but all four members of The Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in 1965.</p>
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    24) All Four of The Beatles

    Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney would go on to receive knighthoods, but all four members of The Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in 1965.

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  • <p>Prince Charles honored Minogue with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music in 2008.</p>
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    25) Kylie Minogue

    Prince Charles honored Minogue with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music in 2008.

  • <p>Sheeran was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles for services to music and charity in 2017.</p>
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    26) Ed Sheeran

    Sheeran was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles for services to music and charity in 2017.

  • <p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Wintour a Dame Commander in 2017.</p>
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    27) Anna Wintour

    Queen Elizabeth appointed Wintour a Dame Commander in 2017.

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  • <p>In 2000, Andrews received the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth.</p>
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    28) Julie Andrews

    In 2000, Andrews received the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth.

  • <p>Memorably, the fashion designer received her OBE from the Queen without underwear in 1992. Westwood would go on to be named a Dame in 2006.</p>
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    29) Vivienne Westwood

    Memorably, the fashion designer received her OBE from the Queen without underwear in 1992. Westwood would go on to be named a Dame in 2006.

  • <p>Corden was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama by Princess Anne in 2015.</p>
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    30) James Corden

    Corden was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama by Princess Anne in 2015.

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  • <p>Prince Charles knighted Jagger for services to popular music in 2003.</p>
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    31) Mick Jagger

    Prince Charles knighted Jagger for services to popular music in 2003.

  • <p>Stewart received a knighthood in recognition of his services to music and charity in 2016.</p>
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    32) Rod Stewart

    Stewart received a knighthood in recognition of his services to music and charity in 2016.

  • <p>Prince Charles appointed Collins a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015.</p>
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    33) Joan Collins

    Prince Charles appointed Collins a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015.

<p>Prince William presented M.I.A. with an MBE for services to music.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TmT9Fn03r/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:See the original post on Instagram" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">See the original post on Instagram</a></p>
<p>In June 2019, Ralph Lauren became the first-ever American fashion designer to receive an honorary knighthood. Prince Charles presented Lauren with his KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in a private ceremony.</p>
<p>The actor, AKA the beloved<a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a22139335/downton-abbey-movie-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"> Mr. Carson in <em>Downton Abbey</em></a>, received an OBE from Prince Charles in March 2019. His wife Imelda Staunton was present at the special ceremony—the actress is best known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in <em>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</em>.</p>
<p>The supermodel became an official Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in March 2019.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed Knightley an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in December 2018.</p>
<p>Thompson was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Prince William in November 2018.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed Adele a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music back in 2013.</p>
<p>In 2016, Queen Elizabeth appointed Redmayne an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).</p>
<p>Cumberbatch received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from Queen Elizabeth for services to the performing arts and to charity in 2015.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed McGregor an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity in 2013.</p>
<p>Winslet was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth for services to drama in 2012.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed Zeta Jones a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) back in 2010.</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Harris an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017.</p>
<p>Carter was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth in 2012 for her services to drama. </p>
<p>Taylor receiving the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth in 2000.</p>
<p>In 2005, Queen Elizabeth invested Dench with the Insignia of a Companion of Honour. (Back in 1988, she made Dench an honorary dame).</p>
<p>Oyelowo was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2016.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed Mirren an honorary dame in 2003.</p>
<p>Prince William appointed Rowling a Companion of Honour for literature and philanthropy in 2017.</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Beckham an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. (Victoria would receive the same honor years later in 2016).</p>
<p>Hopkins was received a CBE in 1987 (pictured here), before being knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1993.</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth honored Caine with a knighthood in 2000.</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth presented Bill Gates with an honorary knighthood in recognition of his charitable donations in Commonwealth countries in 2005.</p>
<p>Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney would go on to receive knighthoods, but all four members of The Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in 1965.</p>
<p>Prince Charles honored Minogue with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music in 2008.</p>
<p>Sheeran was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles for services to music and charity in 2017.</p>
<p>Queen Elizabeth appointed Wintour a Dame Commander in 2017.</p>
<p>In 2000, Andrews received the honor of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth.</p>
<p>Memorably, the fashion designer received her OBE from the Queen without underwear in 1992. Westwood would go on to be named a Dame in 2006.</p>
<p>Corden was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama by Princess Anne in 2015.</p>
<p>Prince Charles knighted Jagger for services to popular music in 2003.</p>
<p>Stewart received a knighthood in recognition of his services to music and charity in 2016.</p>
<p>Prince Charles appointed Collins a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015.</p>

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